Keira Henry

Whitby,ON

Summary

Dedicated and versatile dancer with extensive competitive experience in jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, heels, and lyrical. Known for strong stage presence, quick choreography retention, and a high-energy, team-focused work ethic. Passionate about performing and excited to contribute to a professional dance team with drive, discipline, and creativity.

Overview

2026

years of professional experience

2026

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Competitive Dancer

Total Danceworx

Bowmanville, Ontario

09.2010 - Current

Primary Styles: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Acro, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet, Musical Theatre, and Jazz Funk
Notable Conventions: Nuvo Dance Convention, 24seven Dance Convention, Sol dance Convention, On The Floor Dance Convention, and Audience Dance Convention
Organized and participated in dance competitions, rehearsals, and performances such as The Dance Awards, Nuvo Dance, 24seven dance, Breaking Bounds Dance Competition, Move Dance Competition, The Dance Rage, Elite Dance Competition, and more

Performance

Highlights and Achievements

Offered a spot on World Performers Canada in the Jazz and Contemporary discipline
Competed at The Dance Awards in Orlando in 2024
Offered multiple scholarships to conventions such as Dancer Palooza for outstanding performance in the Jazz discipline, Sol Dance Convention, Breaking Bounds Dance Convention + Nationals Invite, Encore Dance Convention, and Audience Dance Convention
Have placed first in my category and in top 3 overall soloists at multiple Competitions
Was awarded highest lyrical mark for lyrical solo with a 96+ 2024 and 2025 at competitions
Was Awarded top acro mark and 3 overall soloist for acro solo with a 96+ at competitions 2024
Was awarded highest contemporary mark among all routines for contemporary solo with a score of 96+ at competition 2025
Studio was awarded Top Studio at various Competitions
Have danced back up for Mini Pop Kids
Helped with choreography and done self-choreography
Have been awarded multiple special awards for being clean and percise, technical with great height in jumps/element of surprise, smooth, energetic and fierce, powerful, emotional, ability to connect with audience, long lines, and focus
Taken multiple masterclasses from notable choreographers as well as learned choreography made by said notable choreographers for competition

Education

Brooklin High School

Whitby, ON

Skills

Quick learner / Fast Retention of Choreography
Strong freestyle and improvisation skills
Comfortable on camera / stage presence
Acro skills such as aerials, back layouts / back tucks, back handsprings, walkovers, and variations
Partnering / lifts / team choreography experience
Strong musicality and counts precision

Character portrayal / expressive performance
Clean lines and body awareness
High energy and endurance for long routines
Versatile across commercial and contemporary styles
Experience with staging, formations, and spatial awareness

References

References available upon request.